Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

iOS 16.0

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My Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max iOS 16.0 uses a large amount of mobile data

Cause 1 of 7: Wi-Fi Assist is turned on

If Wi-Fi Assist is turned on, your phone will use mobile data when the connection to the Wi-Fi network is poor.

Step 1 of 4

Find "Mobile Data"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 4

Find "Mobile Data"

Press Mobile Data.

Step 3 of 4

Turn Wi-Fi Assist on or off

Press the indicator next to "Wi-Fi Assist" to turn the function on or off.

Step 4 of 4

Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

Press Settings.

Press Mobile Data.

Press the indicator next to "Wi-Fi Assist" to turn the function on or off.

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.